Computer Associates Sees
Many Acquisition Targets

By

William M. Bulkeley Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal

Updated Feb. 15, 2005 6:20 p.m. ET

BOSTON -- Computer Associates International Inc. is "always looking" for acquisition candidates in the security software and network management arenas, John Swainson, chief executive officer, said in an interview.

Speaking after giving a keynote address at the LinuxWorld show in Boston, Mr. Swainson said "we think it's an opportunity-rich environment." He declined to name any potential candidates.